Join us in our conversation with Brian Adams where he tells us about different types of printers, price points, maintenance, and things to look for in a quality printer. He also gives us resources for templates to get you started right out of the box!

Brian Adams is the Educational Technology Curriculum Integration Specialist and teaches Advanced Placement Computer Science for Bishop Montgomery High School, in Torrance, California. Brian has taught students from K-12, in a wide range of subjects from typing and MS Office to AP Computer Science. His main goals are to increase the saturation of technology on campus and to help teachers develop curriculum that integrates technology and supports the development of tech based skills.

3D printing is a great tool for developing interested and skill in 3D modeling, can lead to creative/problem based curriculum, and is a great tool to create classroom realia or supplemental physicals for student projects. 3D printing is a great tool to tap into a student’s creativity and the design process.

Shannon Tabaldo

Shannon is a podcaster, a professor and a parent in the Los Angeles area. My Tech Toolbelt Podcast highlights teachers who innovate, engage and inspire using technology in their classroom. Shannon is a Professor at Loyola Marymount University in the School of Edcation.